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October 16, 2026
Dodgers make the wrong kind of history in NLCS loss to Brewers
The Dodgers are the first team in major league history to lead every game of a best-of-seven playoff series and get swept in the same series.
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October 15, 2026
'We just need to win tomorrow's game.' Dodgers remain optimistic despite 3-0 hole
The Dodgers turn to Tyler Glasnow in Game 4 to stave off elimination at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS.
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October 13, 2026
U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino sees many reasons to believe in young American talent
The U.S. men's national team has opened the new World Cup cycle with four convincing wins, stoking optimism about the team's depth and potential.
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October 13, 2026
In the NLCS, the Dodgers are seeing what money can't buy: a bullpen like Milwaukee's
Milwaukee sent a parade of four relievers to the mound for a second straight game Monday, and for a second straight game they didn't give up a run, retiring the last 15 Dodgers in order.
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October 12, 2026
Will Smith is in a slump, but benching him isn't an option for Dodgers
Will Smith's vital contributions at catcher mean the Dodgers can't afford to bench him even though he has struggled mightily at the plate this postseason.
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October 7, 2026
Kings give up late goal to Panthers, lose their home opener to remain winless
Matthew Tkachuk scores the decisive goal in the Florida Panthers' 2-1 win over the Kings, sending L.A. to 0-2-1 on the young season.
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October 6, 2026
'I'm upset.' Frustrated Angel City fans excited yet wary amid a playoff push
Angel City fans are frustrated by the team's poor results, saying trust has been broken by losses amid constant leadership and player changes.
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October 5, 2026
The Kings at 60: From 4,000 empty seats to a $3.33-billion NHL franchise
Alan Rothenberg recalls the challenges the Kings faced in their early years as the team tried to establish Jack Kent Cooke's vision for hockey in L.A.
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October 5, 2026
Dodgers know they must break their reliance on home runs to beat Braves
Freddie Freeman says the Dodgers need to overcome their reliance on home runs if they want to improve their chances of beating the Braves in the NLDS.
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October 4, 2026
'Feels like we're flying too close to the sun.' Fans, players endure heat at Dodger Stadium
Saturday's game started 45 minutes after the National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning as the temperature reached 100 degrees at first pitch at Dodger Stadium.
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October 1, 2026
LAFC names Xavi Tamarit interim coach to steer late playoff push
LAFC is turning Xavi Tamarit, a veteran of the English Premier League and Spain's La Liga, to coach the team as it pushes to improve its playoff seed.
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September 29, 2026
'They chose to cheat.' Why Manchester City needs to face heavy punishment for violations
What should be the appropriate punishment for Manchester City breaching Premier League and UEFA financial rules?
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September 28, 2026
LAFC fires coach Marc Dos Santos amid slump
Slumping LAFC fired first-year coach Marc Dos Santos with six matches left in the MLS regular season.
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September 27, 2026
New coach, new system: Aging Kings aim for playoff success in their new era
With Anze Kopitar retired, Peter Laviolette the coach and Drew Doughty the captain, it's a new era for the L.A. Kings, but will it lead to playoff success?
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September 27, 2026
Massive contracts, high expectations. Ducks aim to improve after breakout season
After finally ending their playoff drought, the Ducks enter a critical season with high expectations being placed on Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier.
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September 25, 2026
Dodgers clinch No. 2 seed and important playoff bye despite loss to Padres
Tyler Glasnow delivers five no-hit innings before running into trouble in the sixth as the Dodgers lose to the San Diego Padres 4-2 to drop the three-game series.
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September 22, 2026
What U.S. men's soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino is seeking for next World Cup cycle
Should U.S. men's coach Mauricio Pochettino continue to build on the roster he has or should he try to start over as much as possible before the 2030 World Cup?
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September 20, 2026
Is it still a rivalry? Dodgers complete sweep of woeful Giants
The Dodgers defeat the San Francisco Giants on Sunday, sweeping their longtime rivals. So is the rivalry dead?
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September 20, 2026
'I try to bring the energy.' Michael Araujo living his dream as the voice of Angel Stadium
Angels public address announcer Michael Araujo grew up watching the team and takes pride in being the voice of Angel Stadium.
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September 19, 2026
Dodgers surge late to beat Giants as they work to get healthy for playoffs
Tyler Glasnow gives up just three hits and strikes out 10 and Mookie Betts hits two home runs in the Dodgers' 8-2 win over the San Francisco Giants.
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September 15, 2026
Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Lamine Yamal ease the blow of losing Messi and Ronaldo
With Lionel Messi retiring and Cristiano Ronaldo presumably not far behind, one of soccer's greatest eras is ending. But the next one could be even better.
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September 14, 2026
Steve Ballmer's apology, acceptance of NBA penalties gives Clippers a path forward
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and his staff spent 12 months denying they did anything wrong. Accepting NBA penalties gives the Clippers a path forward.
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September 13, 2026
Curtis Pride turned his MLB journey into a lifeline for deaf and hard-of-hearing kids
Curtis Pride endured years in the minors before breaking through with Montreal to become one of baseball's few deaf major leaguers and a symbol of perseverance.
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September 13, 2026
Galaxy's playoff outlook suffers setback in draw with Seattle
The Galaxy give up a late goal and have to settle for a 1-1 draw with the Seattle Sounders that hurts their chances of reaching the MLS Cup playoffs.
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September 10, 2026
Dodgers' injury woes grow as Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman sit
Shohei Ohtani could land on the injury list with lingering pain in his biceps, while Freddie Freeman is expected to work through lingering knee pain.
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September 8, 2026
From benchwarmers to saviors: New additions look to revive Galaxy's playoff hopes
The Galaxy has undergone a roster overhaul this summer aimed at making the team more competitive ahead of a late-season playoff push.
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September 6, 2026
New-look Galaxy topple Revolution to revive their MLS playoff push
Mired in a slump and struggling to stay out of the bottom of the standings, the Galaxy treated Saturday as a must-win in a 2-1 victory over New England.
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September 5, 2026
Before Mark Walter's companies faced inquiries, he kept a low profile and built loyalty
Mark Walter's companies are under investigation, fueling speculation he may sell the Dodgers. Those close to him says it's one of many wrong assumptions about Walter.
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September 1, 2026
Rebecca Lowe, Ted Lasso and innovation helped NBC's Premier League gamble pay off
With a nimble host in Rebecca Lowe and a longtime commitment to winning over U.S. soccer fans, NBC's English Premier League investment is paying off.
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August 29, 2026
Jeremy Mellalieu throws for four TDs in Chaminade's rout of Valencia
The Eagles, ranked 13th in the Southland by The Times, improve to 3-0 with the road win over the Vikings.
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